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WEF offers steps for MENA to forge ‘intelligent economies’

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30 August, 2024

WEF offers steps for MENA to forge ‘intelligent economies’

MENA only has 18% of intra-regional trade, and tech innovation is in silos, suggesting to integrate AI, IoT, and blockchain...

Middle Eastern central banks eye CBDC for cross-border payments

Finance

Steve Kaaru

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13 May, 2024

Middle Eastern central banks eye CBDC for cross-border payments

At a recent World Economic Forum event, central bankers from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia discussed CBDC opportunities, from cross-border payments...

World Economic Forum report examines use cases, benefits of wholesale CBDC

Business

James Field

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22 April, 2024

World Economic Forum report examines use cases, benefits of wholesale CBDC

While emphasizing the potential of CBDCs in enhancing payments and securities transactions, the World Economic Forum also identified a number...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledges importance of AI; experts urge swift action for Philippines’ future

Business

Guest Contributor

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3 April, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledges importance of AI; experts urge swift action for Philippines’ future

In a roundtable, President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. voiced the need to integrate AI into the Philippines' economic growth, earning...

Generative AI changes the face of education: World Economic Forum

Tech

Wahid Pessarlay

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23 February, 2024

Generative AI changes the face of education: World Economic Forum

A post by the World Economic Forum suggests that rising artificial intelligence adoption rates require a new approach from educators...

Even Davos is calling for blockchain networks to store AI training data

Editorial

Jon Southurst

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24 January, 2024

Even Davos is calling for blockchain networks to store AI training data

Blockchain, as the backbone of artificial intelligence, is now being recognized on the global stage, with the Davos crowd declaring...

WEF 2024 report: AI risks and global implications

Business

Patrick Thompson

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18 January, 2024

WEF 2024 report: AI risks and global implications

The WEF 2024 report states that one of the most pressing concerns is the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation from...

World Economic Forum explores blockchain-based digital ID

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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11 April, 2023

World Economic Forum explores blockchain-based digital ID

The rise of blockchain-based digital IDs will offer economies multiple benefits, with fraud prevention and financial inclusivity in mind.

World Economic Forum founder invites Philippines to inaugural tech hub

Business

Steve Kaaru

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26 January, 2023

World Economic Forum founder invites Philippines to inaugural tech hub

Klaus Schwab invited the Philippines to an upcoming tech hub where the country can showcase its investment opportunities while exploring...

Universal digital payments network for stablecoins and CBDCs unveiled at Davos

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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26 January, 2023

Universal digital payments network for stablecoins and CBDCs unveiled at Davos

Policymakers in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) seized the opportunity to launch a payment network designed to encourage...

Philippines eyeing wave of Swiss investments in 2023 to boost digital economy

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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23 January, 2023

Philippines eyeing wave of Swiss investments in 2023 to boost digital economy

PEZA's OIC Deputy Director Tereso Panga noted that the Swiss companies had contributed over 8,000 jobs to the local economy...

Exploring the connections between World Economic Forum and Bitcoin

Editorial

Gavin Lucas

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7 March, 2022

Exploring the connections between World Economic Forum and Bitcoin

Bitcoin users have begun to notice connections between some major projects and financial organizations like the World Economic Forum, these...

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